thanks! also, at work we do biz with several machine shops here in tempe, we could always use another trusted shop! I might be able to hook them up with more biz.

Ray-
wanna help me out with my new (to me boat?) I have some learnin to get on as I never had a jet boat before this un.

Thanks, thought I would ask.

oldmxdog61u

pm me if you might have time...

X2! I feel VERY fortunate I met Nordie the first time I launched my boat, late in the day on a Friday at an event who said "First boat, right? Just stay in the NWZ and learn the controls" All the while he watched me and said "Practice coming up to the dock" . Next morning at launch time, he said "Stick with me" and I did, mostly. learned a lot that first 12 or so hours, and, short of nearly over running Crewcheif, no real problems. 

Ray

Thanks!
Supposed to pick her up thusrday after a lake ride check. Owner is going to the lake and will take me thru everything particlular to this boat. CHeck doesnt cash until the boat hauls a$$ so to speak.
Thanks again!

Uh, pictures. It will soon have a new Bimini.
Cannot wait to get this wet this next week!

Thanks for the lead...
is an AMC a decent marine conversion? (I think "pacer" when I hear AMC).  What are the downsides to the open bow? The warden wants a fast boat (she says) with room for six. heh heh! Right on!
SHE says no more projects as I have two bikes scattered across the garage, block work to do, need to fix the tractor and  fix a,b and c. 

Gotta Love her.

Anybody wanna go see the Tahiti or give me some pointers over the tele? 3307915area623
Thank you!

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/boa/1780707119.html

Nice!
Will see first thing in the morning!
Keep you posted. I may be seeing you on the river sooner than I thought...

regarding the  cz...

thanks! Looking at several options. 18-21ft, 454, 455, over/thru transom, etc etc.

well-
went and looked at the beiser. Mechanically it looks well cared for, and the motor is indeed fresh. Overall mechanically (and electrically I climbed under the dash and prodded around the wiring loombs etc) the boat looks sound. Visibly the boat is pretty "used" looking. The gel coat is gone, thoroughly oxidized (owner says he has sanded it back three times already, original gel coat) and the front deck  rail is removed and the holes filled with sealer (you can still make out the old mounting places- not blended or painted over). The upholstory is all faded and stiff, and the rear engine cover deck is yellowed and cracking. The carpet is servicable.  Current owners says it isnt pretty but everything works and has been maintained. So If I hear and read  correctly elsewhere here a simple paint job will cost anywheres of $800 on up. Simple durable Upholstory another $800 (two captain chairs, rear bench and deck cover). So for my base of $3500 plus the makeover I would have about $5500 (incidentals). Is that really a good deal in your opinion? or shoudl I take my theoretical $5k and put iit down on something someone alse already has everythikng p[retty much "done"?  I know a boat is never done, as its like my race bikes (never fast enough, never enough suspecsion work, need that billet whatever...).
Help?

Also, anyone here know of a good boat for sale?

my 1980 yz125 still rips....

Well, I got a good price for it and was able to put that back into my two 1980 maicos (one 450, one with the 490) which I was racing at the time.  Plus, my lower back was not taking the pounding of that whopping 4-5 inches of travel like it used to. As it turned out, about two seasons later I pounded my back one too many times and was out for 18 months with sciatica from hell.
Went thru rehab three times and finally got back to racing, but thats another story. How do I post pictures here? I have them on my desktop here at work, but cannot find the magic key to post.
ps- nice thread over there.

meanwhile, check this out...

wow, thanks! I sure could use some more experienced help checking her out. I know bikes pretty much, but jet boats zero experience (outside of throwing up over the transom of a few in high school at saguaro lake).   I plan to go saturday around noon and the current owner is willing to go to take a run on it (pleasant) and show me how everything works.  The one I am looking at is on craigslist, all white hull, listed at $3900. Is the the one you know about? or is there a better deal out there for this hull/motor? The Beismeyer cruiser appeals to me as a good hull for what I want to do and the cariety of consitions I may encounter crusiing. Current owner says trimmed she will g0 60+.  Without GPS who knows, I just want the ride.
Let me know how to get in touch, and thanks!